Public Events at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington, D.C. location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information. Individuals requiring accommodations for this event are requested to submit a request at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov.

Noon - 1 p.m.Janice Ruth of the Manuscript Division details Clara Barton's work during the Civil War in "The Civil War in America" exhibition.Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-9203

8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Singer-songwriter Bob DiPiero leads an evening of music from members of the Country Music Association. Tickets are required.Location: Coolidge Auditorium, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-5502

March 20, 2013, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Singer-songwriter Bob DiPiero leads an evening of music from members of the Country Music Association. Tickets are required.Location: Coolidge Auditorium, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-5502

March 23, 2013, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Screened will be "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1947, Goldwyn) and "Hans Christian Andersen" (1952, MGM). A display of items from the Danny Kaye collection will also be on view, and daughter Dena Kaye answers questions before the first film.
Location: Coolidge Auditorium, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-1606

March 26, 2013, Noon - 1 p.m.Poets Dana Gioia and Eric Pankey celebrate the birthday of American poet Robert Frost by reading selections from his work and discussing his influence on their own writing.Location: Whittall Pavilion, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-5394

March 27, 2013, Noon - 1 p.m.Stephen Wade speaks on his book "The Beautiful Music All Around Us: Field Recordings and the American Experience." Location: Pickford Theater, Third floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-1743

1912 Cherry Blossom Tree Gift

March 28, 2013, Noon - 1 p.m.United States Ambassador to Malaysia John Malott lectures on the history of the from the city of Tokyo to Washington, D.C. Location: Asian Reading Room, First floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-2990

Performance

March 30, 2013, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.James Weldon Norris, coordinator of the music history program and studies at Howard University, conducts a workshop featuring the Baltimore City College High School Choir on African-American spirituals of the Civil War at 10:30 a.m. Following at 1p.m. is a panel discussion on "The Legacy of Civil War Spirituals" with Steven Cornelius of Boston University and Samuel Perryman of the Library's Music Division. A concert featuring the Baltimore City College High School Choir and the Howard University Chorale concludes the day. Tickets are required for the concert. Location: Coolidge Auditorium, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-5502

March 13, 2013, Noon - 1 p.m.Georgia Higley of the Serial and Government Publications Division examines the Vicksburg Daily Citizen and the role of newspapers during the war "The Civil War in America" exhibition. Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-9203

March 20, 2013, Noon - 1 p.m.Janice Ruth of the Manuscript Division details Clara Barton's work during the Civil War in "The Civil War in America" exhibition.Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-9203